The pre-tournament favourites are playing like contenders this week at the Tim Hortons Brier. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)Both McEwen and Koe were left with 7-2 records after the defending champion topped the Manitoba skip 6-3. Newfoundland and Labrador was scheduled to play Canada in the feature matchup Thursday night. The semifinal winner will play the 1-2 game winner for the championship. The Brier winner will represent Canada at the men's world curling championship next month in Edmonton.

Source: CBC News March 09, 2017 17:48 UTC